BLACK & VEATCH TOUTS SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AT IMARC 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific’s mining industry can accelerate the adoption of more sustainable water management practices to protect freshwater resources for the local community while ensuring a more resilient and reliable water future, according to Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

For example, in Australia, national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) estimates that mining and other industries use about 20 per cent of all water consumed in Australia.

“Proven and readily available water solutions, such as desalination and water recycling, can be designed and engineered to achieve greater energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs and carbon emissions for Asia Pacific’s mining sector, offsetting significant strategic risks,” he said.

“Partnering to implement these solutions will benefit the environment, local communities, mining companies and the industry overall,” said Black & Veatch vice president, director, Australia Pacific, Mick Scrivens in a statement.

As a result, at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2024, Black & Veatch is convening the conference’s only dedicated session on water management in the mining industry on Oct 30.

Hosted by Scrivens and featuring industry leaders and Black & Veatch experts, the session will explore how more resilient sustainability results can be achieved by integrating water planning across all stages of the mine lifecycle.

The session will also explore more targeted and affordable investments in appropriate technologies and solutions, and meaningful inclusion of critical stakeholders in the planning and design phases of projects.

In Australia, Black & Veatch has a strong track record of partnering with clients and communities to deliver quality services to water utilities, including award-winning projects such as the Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Project that supported the nation’s response to the millennium drought.

-- BERNAMA